Acts Part One: Introduction and Chapters 1-12 (New Covenant Commentary)

This book is one of the many commentaries on the book of Acts. In other words it does not deal with a unique topic but one that borders on banality yet of utmost importance. Without doubt it will suffice its role of moving one step closer to a complete understanding of the complex picture that Luke drew. This commentary has been written by two Asian scholars with different theological backgrounds and thus will provide an unprecedented perspective. This commentary pays attention to the historical background and to the narrative theological and rhetorical texture of the text in Acts. In particular the periodical essays at the end of sections or chapters--Fusing the Horizons--reflect on what the text means for the new covenant community in terms of its theological message application and community and spiritual formation. This is one of the many notable characteristics of this commentary. Moreover this is an approachable and readable commentary by anyone who is interested in Acts.